17 June 09 -- Belezas Panama crowned Geraldine Higuera as its first representative for Miss Earth on 17 June after acquiring the franchise of Miss Earth for Panama.

Geraldine, 20, has a Degree in Physiotherapy.

Belezas Panama formerly Tania Hyman's Models & Talents Agency celebrates its sixth year in the production of Beauty Pageants, Culture and Social Awareness. Its main goal is to promote peace, goodwill and harmonious relations between different countries in the world.